Legal question: Roman J. Israel scenario

[Lee A Stewart]

It is well-settled law in California that the attorney-client privilege survives the death of a client. However, the lifespan of the privilege is not indefinite. So long as a "holder of the privilege" is in existence, the attorney-client privilege survives.

The holder of the privilege in your case would be the attorney.

The attorney could have a sealed letter to be opened upon his death revealing the location of the killer. But if he tells the police now, he would be disbarred.